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Based on the well written and illustrated works by David Macaulay, the film is part documentary and part animated story revealing not only how Roman cities were planned built, but also about life in the ancient Roman empire.
David Macaulay: Roman City: Directed by Larry Klein. With David Macaulay, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Brian Blessed. As we explore the remains of Roman cities, we also follow the story of one such city in Gaul, beset with political corruption and Celtic insurrection.
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- Documentary, Animation, History
- Larry Klein
- 1994
Jan 9, 2018 · This one-hour PBS production is based on illustrator and author David Macaulay’s 1974 book, City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction, in which he depicts the construction of Verbonia, a fictitious but typical ancient Roman city situated in Gaul (modern-day France).
Hermango’s review published on Letterboxd: When you combine education with entertainament, you either get more entertainament than what they're supposed to be teaching you or you get bored at the dull attempts of mixing the two, this documentary and animation feature mixes them both perfectly.
Check out Chicagostorm's 10/10 review of "David Macaulay: Roman City" ... Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office ...
Jan 1, 1994 · The Roman Empire at its height had cities of such architectural sophistication that was unmatched by anything of its time. Host David Macaulay guides us through the modern remains of such cities to illustrate its various components and the intricate craftsmanship that made it possible.
The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in ROMAN CITY, based on David Macaulay's acclaimed book. This animated and live-action video recounts life in Verbonia, a fictional city in Gaul. A well-planned town with all modern conveniences, it is threatened by conflict between conquerors and conquered.
